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Job title: Project Engineer – Flight Systems / Team Leader Location: Prestwick – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £ 53,569 – £65,473 (dependent on skills and experience) What you’ll be doing: Overseeing the production of Flight Systems engineering data to meet project requirements in line with agreed standards and procedures, whilst maintaining quality, cost and schedule adherence Liaising with other engineering and project areas in a collaborative environment to develop engineering solutions Planning, performing and guiding engineering tasks dependent on lifecycle phase which could include requirements development, system and equipment design and development, modelling and analysis, system integration, qualification and certification, and testing Reviewing and approving specifications, reports and proposals, ensuring technical accuracy and task requirements have been achieved Steering new systems development through implementation of best practice systems lifecycle processes Providing overall team leadership and management, guidance and coaching, including responsibilities for task management and prioritisation, performance management, staff development and support, cost control and technical quality Your skills and experiences: Essential: Degree or equivalent experience or qualification in relevant STEM subject (Aeronautical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering/Physics/Maths/Science) Demonstrable knowledge of the system engineering lifecycle with ability to apply good systems engineering practices to your work Extensive experience in Mechanical, Electrical or Fluid Systems Engineering, preferably in an aerospace application, would be expected Ability to apply previous learning and experience to offer guidance, support and leadership to others Ability to effectively research system design data and apply to complex problems Benefits: You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. Flight Systems Engineering team: Being part of the Flight Systems Engineering team means becoming part of a dynamic and innovative team at the forefront of aviation technology. As a Project Engineer – Flight Systems / Team Leader, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and supporting a variety of critical aircraft systems, including landing gear, fuel, electrical power generation, crew escape, environmental control, flying controls, and propulsion integration. You will experience the full engineering lifecycle, from concept and requirements definition to design, development, and in-service support, ensuring the highest standards of airworthiness. This role offers a unique opportunity to hone your specialist knowledge and technical expertise, work collaboratively with diverse disciplines, suppliers, and customers, and make a significant impact on the future of aviation. Embrace the chance to grow within a supportive and challenging environment, where your contributions are valued, and innovation thrives. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 22nd November 2024 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. LI-MH1 LI-Hybrid